SK Provincials Trip Info

SK Provincials Information

December 9-11, 2022 in Saskatoon, SK

PRE-TOURNAMENT ZOOM MEETING

Sunday, Dec 4 at 7:00pm

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83500697675

Coaches will review this trip with opportunity to ask questions.

TRAVEL

We will travel as a team by chartered bus.

The bus is very full. We expect to be close to 52-54 passengers on a 56-seat bus
All athletes get only one seat.
The first 5-8 rows are for the coaches and chaperones. If there are any extra seats, they will go to the coaches and chaperones.
Some coaches and adult athletes are driving out in cars.

Depart - Friday, December 9, 2022 at 9:00am

Departing Winnipeg from Pan Am Pool at 9:00am on Friday, December 9.
The bus will be at the pool at 8:30am for loading.
Brandon, MB athletes will be picked up at the Tim Hortons on Highway #1 at 11:30am.

Arrive Back Home - Sunday, December 11 in the Evening

Exact time TBC but it will be in the evening. Emails will go out notifying families of the estimated arrival time once we are on the road.
Brandon, MB athletes will be dropped off at the Husky Gas Station on the corner of hwy #1 and 18th st. N.

COST = $490/athlete

The trip fee covers the following: Travel, hotel, entry fee, coach/chaperone expenses and some food/meals.

Deadline: Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Pay for this trip in RAMP at http://VortexWaterPolo.rampregistrations.com/participant

The package for this trip is about halfway down the page.

Trip Payment will also take place in RAMP. You will have the option to pay with a credit card or e-transfer.

MAIN CONTACT

Michael Reid, Technical Director

Vortex Water Polo

td@vortexwaterpolo.ca

204-298-2201 cell

15U GIRL’S TEAM

Role	NAME	EMAIL	CELL
Head Coach	Brenden Jamieson	womensheadcoach@vortexwaterpolo.ca	(204)330-4358?
Assistant Coaches	Shae O’Halloran	shaeby99@gmail.com	?(204)290-5766
Assistant Coaches	Ana Amarante	anaizadoriaama@gmail.com	(204)295-1932?
Chaperones	Emily Denton	emilymdenton@gmail.com	(204)960-5124
Chaperones	Erin Bueckert	erinbueckert13@gmail.com	(204)250-1206

OPEN WOMEN’S TEAM

Role	NAME	EMAIL	CELL
Head Coach	Brenden Jamieson	womensheadcoach@vortexwaterpolo.ca	(204)330-4358?
Assistant Coaches	Shae O’Halloran	shaeby99@gmail.com	?(204)290-5766
Assistant Coaches	Ana Amarante	anaizadoriaama@gmail.com	(204)295-1932?
Chaperones	Meagan Fiddler	Meagan.Fiddler@cbc.ca	(204)295-1515
Chaperones	Brenden Jamieson	womensheadcoach@vortexwaterpolo.ca	(204)330-4358?

15U BOY’S TEAM

TEAM	NAME	EMAIL	CELL
Head Coach	Julian del Campo	mensheadcoach@vortexwaterpolo.ca	(204)963-4635
Assistant Coaches	Michael Reid	td@vortexwaterpolo.ca	(204)298-2201
	Jayden Del Campo
	Lex Mackin
Chaperones	Steve Offman	soffman@kgsgroup.com	(204)979-8964
Chaperones	Julian del Campo	mensheadcoach@vortexwaterpolo.ca	(204)963-4635

OPEN MEN’S TEAM - 1

TEAM	NAME	EMAIL	CELL
Head Coach	Julian del Campo	mensheadcoach@vortexwaterpolo.ca	(204)963-4635
Assistant Coach	Michael Reid	td@vortexwaterpolo.ca	(204)298-2201
Chaperones	Paul Brunet	pbrunet44@hotmail.com	(204)712-6559
Chaperones	Michael Reid	td@vortexwaterpolo.ca	(204)298-2201

OPEN MEN’S TEAM - 2

TEAM	NAME	EMAIL	CELL
Head Coach	Noah Shaw	noah-shaw01@live.com	(204)557-0543?
Assistant Coaches	Michael Reid	td@vortexwaterpolo.ca	(204)298-2201
Assistant Coaches	Julian del Campo	mensheadcoach@vortexwaterpolo.ca	(204)963-4635
Chaperones	Sheila Mills	jedimidwife@gmail.com	(204)898-4949
Chaperones	Noah Shaw	noah-shaw01@live.com	(204)557-0543?

TEAM ROSTERS

ROSTERS (updated Dec 8, 2022) PDF

WHAT TO BRING

FOOD ON THE BUS

Athletes need to bring enough food and water to last them the entire bus trip to Saskatoon (about 9 hours).

There will be limited stops and athletes should expect that we will NOT be stopping to get restaurant food at any time.

We do have athletes with serious food allergies on this trip.

NO NUTS or PEANUTS allowed on the Bus.

WHAT TO PACK

Everything you need for the pool
Towel (x2), Swimsuit(s), swim caps (if you wear one), goggles, Water Bottle(s), Team Uniform (see below)
Your favourite healthy snacks for the whole weekend
Clothes for the weather … we will be walking from the to the pool and back to the hotel each day. It’s about a 10-15 minute walk.
Money

Athletes will need some money to purchase food on Sunday and incidentals.
~$25-$35

TEAM UNIFORM

Team Swimsuit (if you have one); Team T-shirt; Plain Black Shorts, Sweatpants or Yoga Pants
Athletes need to supply the bottoms
Deck shoes of your choice
Team Uniform is to be worn on the pool deck

REUSABLE DISHES & CUP/SKAKER BOTTLE

Please bring a set of reusable dishes. If we have catering or food ordered, this will reduce the need for single-use paper or plastic plates.

HOTEL

Best Western Blairmore

306 Shillington Cres, Saskatoon, SK S7M 1L2

Phone: (306)242-2299

*Breakfast included at the Hotel.

COMPETITION POOL

Shaw Centre

122 Bowlt Crescent, Saskatoon, SK

Shaw Centre Website

POOL & GAME SCHEDULE

TRIP & TEAM PHOTOS

TBC

LIVE STREAMING

One of the parents will be live streaming the 15U Girls games from their phone.

https://www.facebook.com/Vortex15UGStream?mibextid=LQQJ4d

No other live streaming at this point. If this changes we will send out an email.

TEAM, BUS & HOTEL RULES

TEAM RULES

Set by the Coach(es) with consultation with the Team Chaperone(s)
Some are policy driven by the club
Goal is to have fun and be safe while away at competitions
When we get to the hotel in Saskatoon, the coaches & chaperones will be reviewing all of the team rules with the athletes.
Vortex Water Polo’s Code of Conduct (please read)

BUS RULES

Masks are recommended
We appreciate that it’s a long trip and people are allowed to move around
Don’t Share Food or Drink
Sanitize Hands Frequently

HOTEL RULES

Athletes are not allowed to change room assignments, these are set by the coaches.
Room doors must remain closed.
If a staff member (coach/chaperone) knocks on your door, please check who it is and open the door. Staff will do their best to first communicate with the room that they are coming by with a phone call or group message.
At the hotel, athletes may spend time in common areas or in their team rooms.
Athletes may only spend time in hotel rooms occupied by other players from their team.
Athletes are only to sleep in their assigned rooms.
Athletes are allowed to hang out in the breakfast area during downtime.
Athletes need to respect each other rooms and personal space.
There will be times when an athlete wants to rest and not have others hanging out in their room or on their bed.
If an athlete is having issues with this, they should immediately contact the coach or chaperone.
Coaches/Chaperones will be reminding athletes of this throughout the trip.

PLAYING TIME PHILOSOPHY

Everyone lays and everyone needs to be prepared to play and start the game.
Does not mean equal time.
Some athletes will play more based on abilities and fitness.
Teams with more than 1 goalie: All Goalies will have the opportunity to play their position. When not playing in goal, they may participate as a field player.

SAFE SPORT: RULE OF 2

Purpose: to protect athletes and coaches from vulnerable (risky, unsafe) situations
NO private meetings between an athlete-coach or coach-athlete.
1on1 meetings can take place but must be in an open, public setting (e.g. pool deck, hotel lobby).
https://www.viasport.ca/news/creating-safer-sport-environment-rule-two

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